If a retreat or event is happening in your area please consider participating. What you see on this page is an example of the work we do. If you want to invite us to participate in your retreat or event or if you want further information regarding any of the retreats, events, or opportunities listed on this page please call one of the MICAH staff at: 218-218-4853. You can also email us at trey.crxpres@midconetwork.com or revdoc@gvtel.com.
Seasonal Retreats and Events - 2010
Internships are made available by the Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing. MICAH, located near Crookston, MN, is a multifaceted facility for the practice and study of spiritual formation and leadership, healing and the arts. A contemplative Christian center, MICAH provides a sacred space within which we seek to create a life with God. To apply or for more information call 218-281-4853.
Construction Intern
Date: Starts May 1, 2010 and lasts from one to four months.
Costs: $500.00 per month for room, board, and training.
The construction intern will be learning skills associated with the completion of the MICAH retreat center. Learning and experiencing what it means to notice God in the unhurried rhythm of work, rest, play, and quiet will also be an emphasis in this internship.
Culinary Intern
Date: Starts June 1, 2010 and lasts from one to three months.
Costs: $500.00 per month for room, board, and training.
All foods served at MICAH are intentionally planned with the idea of sustainability and health in mind. This means foods will be organic, local when possible, and will be based on a whole foods diet. The culinary intern will primarily learn about preparing these kinds of foods for MICAH retreats and functions. Other areas of focus will include learning about how to search out local places to purchase seasonal and organic foods, learning how to prepare menus and shopping lists, budgets, organizing and stocking the kitchen, researching and preparing special dietary meals such as no dairy, gluten free, etc.
Landscape and Garden Intern
Date: Starts June 1, 2010 and lasts from one to three months.
Costs: $500.00 per month for room, board, and training.
The landscape and garden intern will learn about and be involved in a variety of creative assignments such as researching and designing landscapes, organic gardening, harvesting, irrigation, winterizing, as well as the care and upkeep of a green roof. Much will depend on the intern's interests and skills. There will also be an emphasis on the spiritual life and how it is connected to work.
Spiritual Life and Leadership Intern
Date: Starts June 1, 2010 and lasts from one to three months.
Costs: $500.00 per month for room, board, and training.
This internship is focused on the study and practice of the spiritual life and its relation to leadership. The internship will involve one's own personal study and practice in the spiritual life as well as helping lead various retreats at MICAH.
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Personal Retreats and Sabbaticals -2009/2010
Date: Call 218-281-4853 to book the dates that work for you.
Individualized retreats and sabbaticals focus on spiritual, mental, and physical restoration. A beautiful setting, nutritious food, and a peaceful daily rhythm of prayer, instruction, rest, and activity are all part of these retreats. Spiritual direction, massage therapy, and a complete health assessment and consultation are also available depending on length of stay.
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Tailored Group Retreats - 2009/2010
What kind of retreat is your group looking for? Leadership, discernment, prayer, pilgrimage, youth, and health and spirituality retreats are available as well as choosing a particular retreat topic that fits your group. Churches, businesses, and organizations are all welcome. Tailored Group Retreats can take place at the new MICAH retreat house or at your group’s location.
Call 218-281-4853 for more information.
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Speaking Engagements
To learn more about available speakers and topics call MICAH at 218-281-4853.
Weekly Events
Morning Silent Prayer
Day & Time: Monday –Wednesday 9:00 AM in church sanctuary
Thursday 9:30 AM in church sanctuary
Yoga
Day & Time: Monday evenings 7:00 PM at the church
MICAH Meeting
Day & Time: Thursday 8:15 AM at the church
This meeting is open to all.
Bible Study
Day & Time: Thursday 12:00 PM at the church
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On-Going Opportunities
Integrative Medicine Care
Contact the Health Center at 218-218-9519.
Tailored Personal and Group Retreats
Call the MICAH staff at 218-218-4853 or email trey.crxpres@midconetwork.com or revdoc@gvtel.com
Health and Spirituality Program
(Click here for more info)
Spiritual Direction by Appointment
Call the church office at 218-218-4853 or email MICAH Project
Pilgrimage
A one to three-hour pilgrimage walk located on the 200 acre MICAH property is available. To set up an appointment call 218-281-4853 or email MICAH Project
Labyrinth
The labyrinth is available for individual or group use. For more information call 218-281-4853 or email MICAH Project.
Volunteers
A variety of volunteer options are available. We currently have skilled and non-skilled opportunities for construction volunteers. We know have volunteer opportunities for grounds keeping, kitchen help, construction, and painting. If you would like to help in one of the ways listed above or if you have a particular interest that is not listed we would love to talk with you.
Other Opportunities - Wish List
We are happy to report that we had a wonderfully successful kitchen shower this past November and have received most of the items on our wish list. Thanks so much to all who contributed and especially to Mary Pester who was the driving force behind the success of this wonderful event!
We are also very grateful to the Morgans for contributing many furniture items.
We will post other wish lists as the need arises.
Peace, The MICAH Staff
Other Opportunities:
